Scott stands by under-fire caddy Williams

Steve Williams (left) started caddying for Australian golfer Adam Scott in July.

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Adam Scott has defender under-fire caddy Steve Williams

Williams recently made racially-tinged remarks about former boss Tiger Woods

Williams has since apologized, Woods has said the New Zealander is not a racist

Woods and Scott will both play at this weekend's Australian Open

Australian golfer Adam Scott defended caddy Steve Williams on Wednesday following recent remarks the New Zealander made about former world number one Tiger Woods.

Williams made the comments at an event in Shanghai, China, where he was receiving a satirical award for a celebratory interview he gave after world No. 8 Scott had won their first tournament together in August.

When asked to explain the reason for his celebration at the Bridgestone Invitational, Williams, who had been fired by Woods in July, is reported to have said: "I wanted to shove it up that black a-------."

Williams has since apologized for the comments, while 14-time major winner Woods expressed his belief that former employee Williams is not a racist after the pair spoke.